Relationships between the individual and society vary between cultures, religions and ethnicities. Nevertheless, throughout history, how the individual is seen in society varies accordingly. In Medieval Europe, China and Islamic countries, religious beliefs and different philosophies greatly contributed and effected how individuals in a community acted and interacted with their society and other countries. Different lifestyles and common norms contributed to the differences in relationships because how the community interacted with each other influenced the …
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…such these philosophies are regularly used. Inevitably, Islamic methods are being practiced in countries where the religion is most predominating. Relationships between the community and individual are emphasized, as the well being of the community should be embraced. The relationships in the Middle Ages can be compared to those of countries where the community is central and individualistic views are not regularly embraced. It was not until the Renaissance that individualism became priority in Europe.